Finding the Third Proportional to 213,400 and 304,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,400 and 304,968 is: 435,827.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,400 : 304,968 = 304,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,400/304,968 = 304,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,400x = 304,968 × 304,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,400x = 93,005,481,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,005,481,024/213,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,827.00
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